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Oatmeal Stout

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Rich, round and roasted: dark-roasted coffee aromas lead, followed by flavors of espresso and semi-sweet chocolate. A dose of flaked oatmeal gives the stout its creamy body and a semi-dry finish. Oatmeal Stout comes in at 5.0% ABV from Breckenridge Brewery, which opened in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado, in 1990.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced dark-roasted coffee and espresso notes, layered beneath hints of semi-sweet cocoa and subtle dark fruit undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oatmeal Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The beer presents with excellent clarity despite its opaque appearance, revealing the full depth of its dark roasted character. Carbonation is moderate, contributing to stable foam retention throughout the pour.

deep brown-blackdense tan headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced dark-roasted coffee and espresso notes, layered beneath hints of semi-sweet cocoa and subtle dark fruit undertones. A creamy malt backbone emerges in the mid-palate aromatics, balanced by gentle roasted grain complexity. The oatmeal adjunct contributes a soft, grainy sweetness without vegetal notes.

roasted coffee, espressosemi-sweet chocolatecreamy grain backdrop

◐ Taste

Rich entry with bold roasted character and espresso-forward flavors, transitioning to a full-bodied mid-palate defined by the oatmeal's creamy texture and malt sweetness. Semi-sweet chocolate notes provide depth and roundness. Moderate bitterness (30 IBU) emerges cleanly without harshness, anchoring the flavor profile without dominating.

roasted, coffee-drivencreamy oatmeal bodysemi-dry balance

◑ Finish

The finish dries progressively, leaving residual cocoa and roasted grain impressions on the palate. Aftertaste lingers with smooth, semi-dry character that invites another sip without becoming cloying.

semi-dry finishlingering cocoa
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Oatmeal Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Oatmeal Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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